29/12/2014: 1 US Dollar = 3.891 Israeli Sheqel
The Israeli Sheqel (ILS) reaches a historical low against the US Dollar in the foreign exchange market.
04/05/2008: Introduction of New Banknotes
New Israeli Sheqel (ILS) banknotes with enhanced security features were issued.
01/09/1999: Introduction of Sheqel Coins
Israeli Sheqel (ILS) coins were introduced, replacing the agora as the subunit of the currency.
24/02/1985: Hyperinflation Crisis
Israel experiences hyperinflation, leading to the introduction of the new Israeli Sheqel (ILS).
29/09/1977: Decimals Introduced
Chile replaced the escudo with the decimal centavo as the subunit of the peso, simplifying its monetary system.
29/09/1975: Floating Exchange Rate
Chile moved from a fixed to a floating exchange rate system, allowing the peso to be determined by market forces.
16/03/1960: Introduction of the New Sheqel
The old Israeli pound (ILP) was replaced by the new Israeli Sheqel (ILS) as the official currency.
02/01/1958: Introduction of Escudo as Subunit
The subunit of 1/100 peso, called the escudo, was introduced to facilitate smaller transactions in Chile.
24/02/1949: Introduction of the Israel Pound
The Israeli pound (ILP) was introduced as legal tender in Israel.
24/09/1948: Israeli Declaration of Independence
The Israeli pound (ILP) was introduced as the official currency of Israel.
31/12/1925: Creation of the Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile was established, gaining authority over the country's currency issuance and monetary policy.
25/06/1895: Gold Standard Adoption
Chile adopted the gold standard, tying the value of the Chilean Peso to the price of gold and stabilizing its currency.
15/06/1851: First Peso Coinage
The first official peso coins were introduced by the Chilean government, replacing the Spanish colonial currency.
12/02/1817: Chilean Independence
Chile gained independence from Spain, leading to the establishment of the Chilean Peso as its official currency.